Asus SABERTOOTH P67 Specifications

MotherboardSABERTOOTH P67

xSABERTOOTH P67 specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA1155 socket for Intel® 2nd Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Process

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.3.2 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-5Chapter 44.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® P67 chipset that allows you to congure Serial ATA hard d

4-6 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disksThe motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal perfo

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-7Chapter 4Creating a RAID setTo create a RAID set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Ent

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 45. Use the up/down arrow key to select a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle mark

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-9Chapter 4Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you dele

4-10 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing a Windows® oper

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-11Chapter 44.5.3 Installing the RAID driver during Windows® OS installationTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1. Durin

4-12 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.5.4 Using a USB oppy disk driveDue to OS limitation, Windows® XP may not recognize the USB oppy disk dri

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-13Chapter 48. Find the [HardwareIds.scsi.iaAHCI_DesktopWorkstationServer] and [HardwareIds.scsi.iaStor_DesktopWorkstationServer

xi(continued on the next page)SABERTOOTH P67 specications summaryIEEE 1394 VIA® VT6308P controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboa

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 4

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 5-1Chapter 55.1 ATI® CrossFireX™ technologyThe motherboard supports the ATI® CrossFireX™ technology that allows you to install m

5-2 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55. Connect two independent auxiliary power sources from the power supply to the two graphics

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 5-3Chapter 55.1.4 Installing the device driversRefer to the documentation that came with your graphics card package to install th

5-4 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 55.2 NVIDIA® SLI™ technologyThe motherboard supports the NVIDIA® SLI™ (Scalable Link Interface)

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 5-5Chapter 54. Align and rmly insert the SLI bridge connector to the goldngers on each graphics card. Ensure that the connector

5-6 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5B1. If you cannot see the NVIDIA Control Panel item in step (A), select Personalize.B2. From

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 5-7Chapter 5B4. Select the NVIDIA GeForce tab, and then click Start the NVIDIA Control Panel.B5. The NVIDIA Control Panel window

5-8 Chapter 5: Multiple GPU technology supportChapter 5

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-

xii*Specications are subject to change without notice.SABERTOOTH P67 specications summaryInternal I/O connectors 1 x USB 3.0/2.0 connector supports

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-1Chapter 11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® SABERTOOTH P67 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features

1-2 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-3Chapter 11.3.2 “Ultimate COOL!” Thermal SolutionsTUF Thermal ArmorThe TUF Thermal Armor is the world’s rst ever thermal desig

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 11.3.4 “Safe & Stable!” Guardian AngelMemOK!MemOK! quickly ensures memory boot compatibility. This rem

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 1-5Chapter 1ASUS EZ-Flash 2ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using a bootable

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionChapter 1

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboa

iiE6150First Edition (V1) December 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Refer to 2.2.8 Internal connectors and 2.3.10 Rear panel connection for more information about rear panel

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-3Chapter 2Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-212. CPU, chas

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA1155 socket designed for

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-5Chapter 2Recommended memory congurations2.2.3 System memoryThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inl

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM socke

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-7Chapter 2SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandCh

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1333 MHz capabilityVendors Part No. SizeSS/D

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-9Chapter 2SABERTOOTH P67 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1066 MHz capabilitySide(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Dou

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.4 Expansion slotsEnsure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-11Chapter 2• In single VGA card mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (beige) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better per

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.5 JumperClear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-13Chapter 22.2.6 Onboard switchThe onboard switch allows you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.2.7 Onboard LEDs1. Standby Power LEDThe motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lig

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-15Chapter 22.2.8 Internal connectors1. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_1/2 [brown])These connectors co

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22. Intel® P67 Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA3G_3–6 [black])These connectors connect to Seria

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-17Chapter 23. Marvell® Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors (7-pin SATA6G_E1/E2 [gray])These connectors connect to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 25. USB 3.0 connector (20-1 pin USB3_34)This connector is for the additional USB 3.0 ports, and complies

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-19Chapter 27. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a mod

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 29. CPU, chassis, power, and assistant fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 4-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-p

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-21Chapter 210. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module

ivContents2.3.10 Rear panel connection ... 2-362.3.11 Audio I/O connections ...

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-23Chapter 2• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3 Building your computer system2.3.1 Additional tools and components to build a PC system1 bag of scr

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-25Chapter 2AB1232.3.2 CPU installationThe LGA1156 CPU is incompatible with the LGA1155 socket. DO NOT install a LGA1156 CPU on

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2CBA564

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-27Chapter 22.3.3 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installationApply the Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink and CPU bef

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan assembly2ABBA1

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-29Chapter 2123To remove a DIMM2.3.4 DIMM installationBA

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.5 Motherboard installation21The diagrams in this section are for reference only. The motherboard lay

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-31Chapter 2DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.3

v4.3 Software information ... 4-34.3.1 AI Suite II...

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.6 ATX Power connection12OR OR

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-33Chapter 22.3.7 SATA device connectionOR2OR1

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.8 Front I/O ConnectorIDE_LEDPOWER SWRESET SWIDE_LED-IDE_LED+PWRResetGroundGround1 2To install ASUS Q

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-35Chapter 22.3.9 Expension Card installationTo install PCIe x16 cardsTo install PCIe x1 cards To install PCI cards

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.3.10 Rear panel connectionRear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port 7. External SATA po

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-37Chapter 2** Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPort Headset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2Connect to Stereo SpeakersConnect to 2.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 4.1 channel Speakers

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 2-39Chapter 2Connect to 5.1 channel SpeakersConnect to 7.1 channel Speakers

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 22.4 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-1Chapter 33.1 Knowing BIOSBIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores system hardware settings such as storage device congurat

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.2.1 EZ ModeBy default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ Mode provides you

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-3Chapter 33.2.2 Advanced ModeThe Advanced Mode provides advanced options for experienced end-users to congure the BIOS setting

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-5Chapter 33.3 Main menuThe Main menu screen appears when you enter the Advanced Mode of the BIOS Setup program. The Main menu p

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Administrator PasswordIf you have set an administrator password, we recommend that you enter the administrator passw

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-7Chapter 33.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Be cautious when changi

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to achieve the desired CPU internal frequ

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-9Chapter 3DRAM Timing ControlThe sub-items in this menu allow you to set the DRAM timing control features. Use the <+> and

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Long Duration Power Limit [Auto]Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.Long Duration Maintained [

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-11Chapter 3[Optimized] Loads the ASUS optimized phase tuning prole.[Extreme] Proceeds the full phase mode.[Manual Adjus

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto][Auto] Automatic conguration.[Disabled] Enhances the BCLK overclocking ability.[Enable

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-13Chapter 3Be cautious when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malf

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-15Chapter 3Hyper-threading [Enabled]The Intel Hyper-Threading Technology allows a hyper-threading processor to appear as two log

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.2 System Agent CongurationMainAi TweakerAdvanced Monitor Boot ToolExitSelect which graphics controller to u

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-17Chapter 3SATA Mode [AHCI Mode]Allows you to set the SATA conguration.[Disabled] Disables the SATA function.[IDE Mode] Set t

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to change the USB-related features.The USB Devices item sho

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-19Chapter 33.5.6 Onboard Devices CongurationScroll down to display the following items:Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3SPDIF Out Type [SPDIF][SPDIF] Sets to [SPDIF] for SPDIF audio output.[HDMI] Sets to [HDMI] for HDMI audio output.

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-21Chapter 3Display OptionRom in POST [Enabled]This item appears only when you set the JMB Storage OPROM item to [Enabled] and al

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis g

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3Restore AC Power Loss [Power Off][Power On] The system goes into on state after an AC power loss.[Power Off] The

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-23Chapter 33.6 Monitor menuThe Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to change the fan sett

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3CPU Q-Fan Control [Enabled][Disabled] Disables the CPU Q-Fan control feature.[Enabled] Enables the CPU Q-Fan cont

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-25Chapter 3Chassis Fan Profile [Standard]This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options.Bootup NumLock State [On][On] Sets t

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-27Chapter 33.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press &l

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.8.1 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. MainAi TweakerAdvanced Monito

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-29Chapter 33.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal default values for the BIOS items, and save or discar

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10 Updating BIOSThe ASUS website publishes the latest BIOS versions to provide enhancements on system stability,

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-31Chapter 3Updating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet:1. From the ASUS Update screen, select

ixConventions used in this guideTo ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Typo

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual BIOS information vary by models.• Refer to t

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-33Chapter 33.10.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a boot

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 33.10.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility is an auto recovery tool that allows you to

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-35Chapter 3Booting the system in DOS environment1. Insert the USB ash drive with the latest BIOS le and BIOS Updater to the U

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 32. The BIOS Updater backup screen appears indicating the BIOS backup process. When BIOS backup is done, press any

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 3-37Chapter 34. Select Yes and press <Enter>. When BIOS update is done, press <ESC> to exit BIOS Updater. Restart you

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setupChapter 3

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-1Chapter 4If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from

4-2 Chapter 4: Software supportChapter 44.2.2 Obtaining the software manualsThe software manuals are included in the support DVD. Follow the instruct

ASUS SABERTOOTH P67 4-3Chapter 44.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you thr